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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro Yesterday, 09:52 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 14,088
Posted By Megadan
The stock tire width is technically 4.33 inches...

The stock tire width is technically 4.33 inches wide, but the knobs on the tire make them physically wider. So you can use a 4.10 or a 4.60 width without issue and they are both functional. My...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro Yesterday, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 47
Posted By Megadan
I have heard people say they don't have the oil...

I have heard people say they don't have the oil drain before. Seems odd to me that they wouldn't. Could you take a picture of the bottom of the engine?

I like to have them personally, but they...
Forum: Other Brands Yesterday, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 126
Posted By Megadan
Honda tends to always be the heaviest bikes in...

Honda tends to always be the heaviest bikes in their given class. They generally sacrifice weight for reliability and durability. Just the way they are. If they do make a light weight bike, it's...
Forum: Other Brands Yesterday, 08:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,649
Posted By Megadan
Doing the valves on the Shotgun is a nice couple...

Doing the valves on the Shotgun is a nice couple hours hanging out. Doing the valves on my VFR was akin to using the force after taking the entire bike apart.

I also love how comprehensive that...
Forum: Other Brands Yesterday, 05:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,649
Posted By Megadan
They are great bikes. Just the right amount of...

They are great bikes. Just the right amount of power to do pretty much everything, or as others might say "all the bike you need."

I like them because they are mostly metal. Tank, fenders, side...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro Yesterday, 01:26 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 14,088
Posted By Megadan
Give it a minute to update. They probably got...

Give it a minute to update. They probably got the order cancelled. The last time I cancelled it acted the same, and then it updated in the morning and showed cancelled.
Forum: Other Brands Yesterday, 12:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By Megadan
Progressive rear shocks, fork springs, and Race...

Progressive rear shocks, fork springs, and Race Tech emulators are the suspension setup I had on my GL1000. The difference in how it rode and handled was amazing, so I can imagine how your bike...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro Yesterday, 12:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 108
Posted By Megadan
That sounds like the right level of clatter for...

That sounds like the right level of clatter for this engine.
Forum: Other Brands 05-01-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,649
Posted By Megadan
I know a few of you saw my video on YT, but I may...

I know a few of you saw my video on YT, but I may as well share it here too. Did my first service on it yesterday. Definitely a more complicated process to do a valve check than the Hawk since the...
Forum: Other Brands 05-01-2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 126
Posted By Megadan
Yep. the CF Moto Ibex 450 is also coming here for...

Yep. the CF Moto Ibex 450 is also coming here for 2025. I call them the mini Africa Twins. Ducati and one other manufacturer are also getting into the 400-500cc "Africa Twin" style off road bike...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 14,088
Posted By Megadan
It's a good skill to practice. The front wheels...

It's a good skill to practice. The front wheels are definitely a little harder than the rear because of how narrow they are.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 14,088
Posted By Megadan
There are also "gaiters" for USD forks - Seal...

There are also "gaiters" for USD forks - Seal Savers. Even with proectors USD fork seals will still get damaged from grime and grit that collects on the lower as you ride. A fork seal cleaning tool...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By Megadan
There are 2 black Nibbi coils. One is 40k Volts,...

There are 2 black Nibbi coils. One is 40k Volts, the other is 45k Volts and it has a different ground that requires a little wiring change to make work, which is the one I have. The Yellow coil has...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By Megadan
I used the black one, but it's the same coil....

I used the black one, but it's the same coil. Yes, definitely an improvement, especially if you run a wider plug gap like the .9mm pregapped iridium.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-30-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,929
Posted By Megadan
Venom bought up a bunch of stock due to EPA...

Venom bought up a bunch of stock due to EPA regulations causing many of Lifans bikes to not be legal for the immediate future until they can pass certain regulations. You likely got shipped a bike...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,041
Posted By Megadan
That was my point. The Wolf has electricals,...

That was my point. The Wolf has electricals, lights, battery, etc. I am sure that 225lbs is dry weight, and the Honda weight is actually a new international standard most manufacturers have adopted...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By Megadan
Used bikes will often come with used bike...

Used bikes will often come with used bike problems if they are more than a few years old so be prepared for that, and most used bikes less than 5 years old are still more expensive. The rare times a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,041
Posted By Megadan
225lbs is about as light as a full size...

225lbs is about as light as a full size motorcycle gets. The only way to make this bike lighter would be to make the frame out of dry carbon fiber lol. Also, the term "light" was in comparison to a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-29-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,041
Posted By Megadan
The Honda Trail 125 has an average reported...

The Honda Trail 125 has an average reported economy of 98.37mpg from all Fuelly data. The CSC is probably going to be close to the same. The Honda CT bikes are just an evolution of the original...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By Megadan
Meanwhile, here I am content on a 529lb (wet)...

Meanwhile, here I am content on a 529lb (wet) bike with 47 rampaging hp and a 22hp cg250 powered Hawk. lol
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,041
Posted By Megadan
That's no different from every other motorcycle...

That's no different from every other motorcycle ever made. On most bikes you will pay 500 to 1000 extra on top of msrp
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,041
Posted By Megadan
That makes it just like most CT bikes ever made....

That makes it just like most CT bikes ever made. Even the current Trail 125 comes with a solo seating arrangement. The passenger seat was an optional extra that could replace the cargo rack, or just...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-28-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By Megadan
That bike is going to be sold here as the Ibex...

That bike is going to be sold here as the Ibex 450. I'm fairly certain it hasn't been released yet for the U.S. Market as it is a 2025 model year release. At best it will probably start being sold...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-27-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 696
Posted By Megadan
It's not really the weight that gets us bigger...

It's not really the weight that gets us bigger people. It's the Aerodynamic drag. Bigger and Taller = more frontal area. More frontal area = more total resistance. Put a man like my best friend,...
Forum: Other Brands 04-27-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,649
Posted By Megadan
Yes, they do share the same frame architecture...

Yes, they do share the same frame architecture and swing arm/brakes. The Shotgun rear shocks are 20mm longer, the front forks are 30mm shorter, and the triple clamps are different. This is why the...
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